Guam § 5006 - Procedure for Disclosing Digital Assets.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5006 — Procedure for Disclosing Digital Assets., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5006. Procedure for Disclosing Digital Assets.
(a) When disclosing digital assets of a user under this Act, the
custodian may at its sole discretion:
(1) grant a fiduciary or designated recipient full access to the
user’s account;
(2) grant a fiduciary or designated recipient partial access to
the user’s account sufficient to perform the tasks with which the
fiduciary or designated recipient is charged; or
(3) provide a fiduciary or designated recipient a copy in a
record of any digital asset that, on the date the custodian received
the request for disclosure, the user could have accessed if the user
were alive and had full capacity and access to the account.
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(b) A custodian may assess a reasonable administrative charge for
the cost of disclosing digital assets under this Act.
(c) A custodian need not disclose under this Act a digital asset
deleted by a user.
(d) If a user directs or a fiduciary requests a custodian to disclose
under this Act some, but not all, of the user’s digital assets, the custodian
need not disclose the assets if segregation of the assets would impose an
undue burden on the custodian. If the custodian believes the direction or
request imposes an undue burden, the custodian or fiduciary may seek an
order from the court to disclose:
(1) a subset limited by date of the user’s digital assets;
(2) all of the user’s digital assets to the fiduciary or designated
recipient;
(3) none of the user’s digital assets; or
(4) all of the user’s digital assets to the court for review in
camera.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5006
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5006 cover?
Section 5006 ("Procedure for Disclosing Digital Assets.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 5006?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 5006" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 5006 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Guam.